Description
Mom’s Easy Parmesan Baked Chicken Cutlets offer a simple and delicious way to prepare boneless chicken breasts with a crispy parmesan and breadcrumb coating, enhanced by the zest of Dijon mustard. Perfect for a family dinner or a quick weeknight meal, this recipe promises a flavorful, golden-baked chicken cutlet that’s both satisfying and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Breading
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Kraft)
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
Other
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the chicken cutlets.
- Prepare the breading mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, seasoned breadcrumbs, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix these ingredients thoroughly for an even coating.
- Butter and mustard mixture: Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave, then mix in the Dijon mustard until well combined to create a tangy butter sauce.
- Coat the chicken breasts: Brush each chicken breast generously with the Dijon butter mixture on both sides, then dredge them in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks well.
- Place on baking sheet: Arrange the coated chicken cutlets on a greased baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper, spaced evenly to allow for proper baking.
- Bake the chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute for moist, tender results.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of even thickness for uniform cooking; pounding uneven breasts can help.
- Substitute seasoned breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For a lower fat option, use light butter or olive oil instead of unsalted butter.
- Dijon mustard can be adjusted according to taste – add less for a milder flavor or more for extra tang.
- Try adding garlic powder or paprika to the breading mixture for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
